Eight months after being forced to flee for their lives as the Taliban seized control of their homeland, the Afghanistan women's national team marked another monumental step in their journey on Sunday, officially returning to competitive football. Full story published for ESPN: https://www.espn.com.au/football/afghanistan/story/4651465/afghanistan-womens-national-team-plays-first-competitive-match-in-exile
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Beautiful chaos reigns as A-League basket cases deliver box office show
On paper it was eighth plays ninth, both teams flawed and prone to imploding. But the Mariners and Jets’ rivalry is exactly what the ALM needs Full story published in The Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2022/apr/24/beautiful-chaos-reigns-as-a-league-basket-cases-deliver-box-office-show
Mariners prevail in A-League derby classic
Central Coast Mariners have seized control of their A-League Men finals destiny after escaping from an enthralling and controversial derby clash with a 4-2 win over the Newcastle Jets. Full story for AAP: https://thewest.com.au/sport/soccer/mariners-prevail-in-a-league-derby-classic-c-6554662
Victory see off desperate Bulls in ALM
Melbourne Victory have kept pace in the race for the A-League Men premiership after defeating Macarthur 4-1 at Campbelltown Stadium. Full story published for AAP Sport: https://thewest.com.au/sport/soccer/victory-see-off-desperate-bulls-in-alm-c-6546292
Victory embracing the pressure of ALM premiership race
Looking to ensure the fight for the A-League Men Premiership remains a three-way dance when they travel to face Macarthur on Friday evening, Melbourne Victory coach Tony Popovic says these are the stakes his side “should” be relishing. Caught up in the log-jam of clubs on the fringes of the top-six at the midway point … Continue reading Victory embracing the pressure of ALM premiership race
Wanderers sink Jets in A-League Men
Newcastle Jets' A-League Men finals hopes have been dealt a mortal blow with Western Sydney Wanderers holding them off to claim a dramatic 3-2 win. Full story for AAP Sport: https://thewest.com.au/sport/soccer/wanderers-sink-jets-in-a-league-men-c-6514066
Without survival of fittest A-League Men will keep ending with a whimper
The most gripping football on offer around the world exists because clubs risk relegation to a lower tier Full story published for The Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/blog/2022/apr/19/without-survival-of-fittest-a-league-men-will-keep-ending-with-a-whimper
Victory break Jets hearts in AL Men win
Newcastle Jets coach Arthur Papas admits nothing but wins will now suffice in his side's push for the A-League Men finals after they suffered a dramatic 2-1 loss to Melbourne Victory on Saturday. Full story for AAP Sport: https://thewest.com.au/sport/soccer/victory-break-jet-hearts-with-late-alm-win-c-6470817
Western put Glory to the sword in Tasmania
Western United's hopes of pushing Melbourne City for the A-League Men premiership have been bolstered by a merciless, record-setting 6-0 win over Perth Glory. Full story for AAP Sport: https://7news.com.au/sport/soccer/western-crush-glory-6-0-in-tasmania-c-6469815
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